The Naples International Film Festival (NIFF) is proud to partner with the Mercato as part of the NIFF 2010 taking place at Silverspot Cinema. NIFF and Mercato will be featuring live music from 5 pm til 10 pm on both November 5th and 6th as part of the film festival in several areas of the Mercato, including the “Field of Dreams” (grassy area across from the Pub), near Bravo and in front of Whole Foods Market. All entertainment is free of charge.
Headliners for this event include the Jacob Jeffries Band on Friday November 5th (from 8 pm til 10 pm) and the Tim McGeary Band on Saturday November 6th (from 8 pm til 10 pm). Additional performers on Friday and Saturday night include Peacedog, Lepore, The Nathan Brooks Band, Native Music Rocks, DJ Ceron and Frank Smith. Sound and lighting for the shows will be handled by JC Gutierrez of JC Productions, a production sponsor and supporter of NIFF.
Back by popular demand after a stellar show at last year’s NIFF festival, Jacob Jeffries Band is once again headlining at NIFF 2010 on Friday night, November 5. Based in Ft. Lauderdale, the band has been cultivating their performances in the Southeast and performed showcases at the NAMM Conference for Baldwin Pianos in Anaheim, CA, at BMI’s Leaf Lounge during the prestigious Sundance Film Festival in Park City, UT, and at SXSW for BMI’s Acoustic Brunch and the Red Gorilla Festival in Austin, TX. They were named 2008’s Best Live Band & Best New Release by the Broward-Pam Beach and Miami New Times, and were selected to perform in, and won the Florida Grammy Showcase. Jacob Jeffries Band features Jacob Jeffries on lead vocals and keys, Jimmy Powers on guitar, Brian Lang on bass, and Josh “Papa Bear” Connolly on drums.
Tim McGeary also returns to perform at NIFF this year. Tim hails from Naples, Florida where he has lived for the past 20 years. Tim has been writing songs and performing since the ‘80s and was with the band “The Rescue” on AM Records and toured with Billy Idol, Roxy Music, Depeche Mode, The Cure and many more. His songs have been featured on TV shows
(Smallville, One Tree Hill, Glory Days) and movies including, Girl Got Moe (HBO). His recent band, Wonderful Johnson, opened for bands such as The Black Crowes, David Ball, Sherrie Austin, Confederate Railroad, Wet Willie, Rush Low and many more.. The Tim McGeary Band features Tim McGeary on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, Doug Carman on lead guitar and vocals, Bill Bussing on bass guitar and Max Mosquito on drums and percussion.
“Music is an integral part of the most successful film festivals” says Rowan Samuel, Executive Director of NIFF. “We’re excited to build on what we accomplished last year at Mercato and provide quality, local entertainment for festival attendees.”
“We look forward to supporting the festival and its attendees with these entertainment evenings at Mercato. With our diverse selection of restaurants, shops and entertainment options this is a great fit for Mercato.” Says Kristin Cartwright, Director of Shopping Center Marketing for The Lutgert Companies.
During the Film Festival, scheduled for November 4-7, 2010, the NIFF targets and provides the theatre-going public a reasonable ticket price and amazing films to view and review. Come join the NIFF team and be part of the excitement as a member, a donor and party-goer by going to the website at www.naplesfilmfest.com
The mission of the NIFF is to nurture and support a diverse, artistic and cultural experience in Collier County through the operation of a creative, fun, and cutting edge boutique film festival. Established by a group of visionary individuals wishing to invoke excitement and involvement in the arts for those who reside in, and visit the Naples, Florida area, NIFF showcases some of the finest and most creative cinematic works in the world, while at the same time supporting, organizing and providing an outlet for local filmmakers and film lovers in Southwest Florida. NIFF will use this combination of nationally recognized and home-grown talent to present the best in independent films at Naples’ finest venues while retaining a friendly, fun, and unique movie-going experience.
A special Halloween Day is planned for kids at Mercato by Outside the Box- Studio and Mercato Merchants on Sunday, October 31. The fun starts at 1pm under a decorated art tent with face painting, mask creation, and two puppet shows. A DJ will play fun songs as bubbles machines fill up the air and pirates and a fairy provide amusement. Dress up in costume and join the costume parade for a chance to win gift certificates to Outside the Box –Studio—$10 gift certificates for the first 45 children participating and a $50 gift certificate to the winner of the costume contest. A surprise show is planned for families at 3:45 with poi spinning, performance art in which a ball or balls suspended from a length of flexible material are held in the hand and swung in circular patterns, and a special three-headed guest.
Merchants will be passing out candy to the kids from noon to 5pm. Bring your own sack to collect the sweet treats. Kids in costume get 10% off their purchase at Yogurbella.
Participating merchants dispensing confections include, Yogurbella, Sur la Table, Silverspot, Coldwater Creek, Simply Natural, Sportalm, Capital Grille, Swim ‘n Sport, McCormick & Schmick’s, Spectacles, The Pub, GiGi’s, AZN, and Bravo! Cucina Italiana. At Whole Foods, kids 15 and under are invited to dress in costume and receive a bag to trick or treat in the store’s different departments from 2-4pm. Outside Blue Martini, a costume-clad waitress will pass out candy starting at 4pm.
Outside the Box – Studio is a Naples-based multimedia and multicultural art studio that offers opportunities to partner with the community and non-profit organizations on unique programming for children, teens and adults. Outside the Box provides unique classes using art, drama, music, language, culture, and movement to educate, entertain, and heal.
Fronting U.S. 41, north of Vanderbilt Beach Road in North Naples, Mercato invites you to shop, dine and discover. For more information: mercatoshops.com. Join us on Facebook; follow us on Twitter.
Stores include Bobby Chan, Books-A-Million, Byte Shop/Style, Charming Charlie, Coldwater Creek, Gigi’s Children’s Boutique, Jos. A. Banks, Pandora, Signatures, Simply Natural, Spectacles, Sportalm, Swim ‘n Sport, Sur La Table, and Z Gallerie. Diverse eating includes AZN Cuizine, Bravo! Cucina Italiana, McCormick & Schmick’s, Piola, Pure Urban Oasis, Stage 62 Deli, The Pub, Vogue Couture, Whole Foods Market and Yogurbella. Silverspot Cinema brings the latest Hollywood films and independent shorts to its 11-screen theatre with leather seating and state-of-the-art sound. Blue Martini features over 25 superior martinis and a Tapas menu.
The Lutgert Companies is a partner with The Barron Collier Companies in the commercial development of Mercato, and The Estuary at Grey Oaks in Naples. The company’s portfolio of residential developments includes 17 luxury high-rise condominiums on Park Shore Beach in Naples; a total of eight luxury high-rise condominiums at completion, in Bonita Bay; Linville Ridge, an exclusive mountaintop golf course community in North Carolina and The Strada at Mercato.
The 2011 Naples Winter Wine Festival charity auction holds the promise of acquiring rare vintages and unique and unforgettable wine country experiences around the globe. Of the 70 lots to be auctioned during the Jan. 28 – 30 festival to raise funds for underprivileged and at-risk children, the majority feature very special wines and trips donated by renowned vintners and private collectors.
“I’m betting wine connoisseurs will be thrilled at the prospect of owning a 3-liter bottle of Petrus or the very rare opportunity to obtain one-of-a-kind, large-format bottles from Cos d’Estournel, one of the top Bordeaux producers,” said Scott Lutgert, vintner lot chairman and trustee of the Naples Children & Education Foundation, the festival’s founding organization. “For U.S. wine lovers, we have impossible to obtain bottles paired with Napa-style luxury vacations made very personal by the vintners’ participation. There’s also a phenomenal Shafer Vineyards lot with a complete vertical of Hillside Select. You can’t find these wines and experiences anywhere else, and at the festival, the proceeds are all for charity.”
Here is a sampling of wine lots to be offered at the 2011 festival. Descriptions of all auction lots will be posted at www.napleswinefestival.com in late October.
Lot 2 is a remarkable collection of 28 Magnums – one from each of the festival’s participating vintners. Among the extraordinary bottles is a 2005 Torbreck RunRig, 2005 Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and Shafer Vineyards Sunspot Cabernet Sauvignon – 25th Anniversary Magnum.
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A strong sales pace continues at AQUA with three additional closings in August and September, traditionally slow months in Naples, Florida for luxury condominium sales. Asked why, Todd Kendall, President of Strateca, a Division of the Lutgert Companies, remarked that “AQUA is in a beautiful waterfront setting, and is a highly amenitized quality building but the real motivation for buyers to make decisions now is the extraordinary value. With only 35 remaining units, buyers are eager to secure a floorplan, view and level that they like before it is sold, and before the seller raises prices.”
Eleven-story AQUA offers floorplans ranging from 3,514 square-feet of air-conditioned living area to 5,464 square-feet of air-conditioned living area imparting a feeling of a home in the sky.
Astute buyers have discovered the value added lifestyle offered at AQUA. Very recent sales exceed $11,000,000 and interest remains very high.
“From the minute buyers walk in the main lobby, they are very impressed,” said Dayle Cartwright, on-site Premier Properties sales agent. “You just get a great feeling. You see the pool and harbor immediately. AQUA is exceptionally luxurious, in a great location, at an unbelievable price. It’s no wonder sales and interest remains high.”
Sunlit interiors, soaring ceilings, premium finishes and dazzling views shape luxurious living at AQUA. Each residence has both open-air and screened private terraces that are generously sized allowing ample space for dining and entertaining, and refreshing sea breezes.
The top-of-the line gourmet kitchen appliances include Wolf gas cooktop, 30” conventional oven, convection microwave and Sub-Zero combination refrigerator/freezer; rich-looking wood Snaidero cabinetry holds all your fine dishware.
Quench yourself with the ultimate liquid refreshment of the expansive swimming pool and spa set against the picturesque private deepwater marina. A custom-lit promenade along the docks makes for an inviting twilight stroll as the sun is setting over the Gulf of Mexico.
To keep the vigor in your step, AQUA’s features a fitness room, an aerobics room, and his-and-her locker rooms with steam room and sauna. Residents also enjoy a distinctively detailed boardroom and private dining room, private theatre, pavilion dining with bar and gas grill overlooking harbor, rooftop garden with spa, air-conditioned lounge with fireplace and wireless internet service throughout amenity level.
Enjoy the convenience of docking your boat right outside in one of the 29 boat slips. Controlled access under-building parking provided with two spaces per residence and private air-conditioned resident storage.
Adding to the convenience of the AQUA lifestyle, the luxury tower is just minutes from upscale shopping, dining and entertainment, an International Airport and essential businesses. Pricing for AQUA residences begins in the $900,000s.
Located at 13675 Vanderbilt Drive, AQUA MODELS ARE OPEN DAILY FROM MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, 10-5 AND SUNDAY, NOON TO 5PM. For more information: www.naplesAQUA.com or 239-591-2727 or visit the sales office located within AQUA. Premier Properties of Southwest Florida, Inc., the real estate division of The Lutgert Companies, is the exclusive sales and marketing representatives for AQUA.
Ms. Betty Curry, Operations Manager for Lutgert Insurance, was elected to the position of Florida Council Director at the September, Florida Council meeting of the National Association of Insurance Women. Ms. Curry will oversee the 22 local Florida chapters and will report to the Regional Vice President and to corporate office in Tulsa, OK. She will assume her duties in July 2011.
Ms. Curry has been in the insurance industry since 1972. She joined the staff at Lutgert in 1993. Prior to becoming the agency’s Operations Manager in 2002, Ms. Curry worked in Personal and Commercial lines, managed the Personal Lines Division and the Claims Department, served as Special Projects Coordinator and worked as Office Manager.
She is a charter member and three-time past president of the Insurance Women of Collier County. Ms. Curry earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in French from the State University of New York.
Since October 2000, Lutgert Insurance has been a division of The Lutgert Companies, a privately held real estate development company with additional holdings in Premier Properties of Southwest Florida Inc.Ò, LLC, Lutgert Title, LLC and Premier e-commerce. http://www.lutgertinsurance.com/.
Willkommen! It’s Oktoberfest at The Village on Venetian Bay. Join us Thursday, October 21 from 5-9pm and celebrate all the festivities with rousing German music, dancing, pumpkin painting, and authentic German fare for purchase.
Artichoke & Company will feature beer sampling and hot-off-the-grill bratwurst, smoked sausage, sausage and peppers, muffalettas, potato pancakes, stuffed peppers, and stuffed cabbage. Wine and beer will also be available for purchase. Village Villagio will have German Pulled Pork Reubens for sale.
Everybody likes a little Polka! Based out of Orlando, The Europa Band has been entertaining audiences in Florida and around the country for over 17 years specializing in German music for Oktoberfest and German Mardi Gras and International Night Events.
Europa Band’s mantra is “Polka Lives”. Their eclectic collection of over 250 songs will entertain fans of all ages. Band members include John Kolbrich, lead vocals, digital acoustic accordion and trumpet; Milan Dvorecky, lead vocals, guitar, violin and fiddle; Philip Kolbrich, drums, keyboard, vocals and Schuhplattler Dancing (a traditional folk dance from Bavaria and Austria); and Adam Dvorecky, drums, keyboard, vocals, Schuhplattler Dancing.
Brigitte Ciccarello puts a new spin on theatrical dance. Brigitte is a professional entertainer whose experience includes flamenco and belly dancing.
Located In the heart of Park Shore, The Village on Venetian Bay has attracted locals and visitors from around the world to shop and dine for over twenty years The beautiful waterfront setting, colorful Mediterranean architecture, art sculptures, boutique shops and established restaurants, make it one of the most notable landmarks and attractions in Naples.
Visit venetianvillage.com for additional information and a complete listing of shops and restaurants. Created by The Lutgert Companies, The Village is located at 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., just off Park Shore Drive. Parking is free, or ride the Naples Trolley, which makes stops at the Village. For a trolley schedule: naplestrolleytours.com.
The Shy Wolf Sanctuary (SWS) is on the track to educate us about cast off exotic pets and their plight to exist.
On Saturday, October 16 from 11am-3 pm, at Venetian Village, meet wolf pups and find out about adorable wolf dogs for adoption. Have your photo taken with a wolf, make a donation, sign up for raffles, listen to live music, get your face painted, and be amazed by the strolling magician. Put in your bid for the silent auction with items including a wine dinner for two from Artichoke & Company, gift cards from M Waterfront Grille, Blue Willi’s, Horse of a Different Color gift card, and H.T Chittum and more! All proceeds raised benefit The Shy Wolf Sanctuary. Artichoke & Company will be having a cookout with delicious food for purchase.
From 11:30am to 2:30pm, enjoy Mercy Duo, who will perform popular tunes and Michael Simons World Music, a fusion of jazz, salsa, island and South American influences.
“While we show off these beautiful exotic animals, we are really enlightening the public about the ills of having exotic animals as pets,” said Mark Scarola, Director of Shy Wolf Sanctuary. “Once the animal becomes too big, or the owner doesn’t want it any longer, the animals are released into the wild where they cannot survive.”
That’s when The Shy Wolf Sanctuary goes to work. The Sanctuary rescues and provides shelter to exotic animals bred in captivity. Their mission is to care for these animals in the best way possible while in captivity, educate the community about these animals and how we need to protect and preserve them in the wild.
Animals come from “licensed and inspected” facilities, government seizures, shelters, pet stores, and private individuals. SWS cares for those animals it can and attempts to find a home, for those they cannot take in, through networking with other rescuers and sanctuaries across the country. Many animals are adoptable and are available through the wolf dog rescue network. Applications, vet references, home visits and follow-up are mandatory. All animals adopted are spayed or neutered prior to placement.
SWS is licensed by both state and federal entities and is inspected on a regular basis. Exciting varieties of animals coexist at the Shy Wolf Sanctuary, Education and Experience Center, Inc. Phone: 239-455-1698 Email: shywolfsanctuary@aol.com
Visit venetianvillage.com for additional information and a complete listing of shops and restaurants. Created by The Lutgert Companies, The Village is located at 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., just off Park Shore Drive. Parking is free, or take the Naples Trolley, which makes stops at the Village. For a trolley schedule: naplestrolleytours.com.
The High-Rises at Bonita Bay dot a prime western tract of land facing preserve stand, Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. With its unmatched spaciousness, breathtaking views and superb location, Tavira, the newest tower, inspires to live a life without limits or compromise.
In Tavira model 902, refined comfort combines with superlative scenery to create a new level of sophisticated living. The transitional furnishings and décor with contemporary touches by Gary David Designs in blues and greens mirror the water and preserve below. The sizeable residence features 3,517 square-feet of living area; 4,063 total square-feet; three bedrooms, one shown as a custom study, and three full baths. The model is located on the ninth floor and is listed at $1,696,300. Furnishings may be purchased separately and are not included in purchase price.
Tumbled stone flooring, cut in a random ashler pattern, covers principal living areas and gives a casual cool feel to the residence; walls are dappled in soft tan to add visual richness and a seasoned appearance.
Centered by a clean lined stone fireplace, the great room kindles a casual, relaxed feeling—a natural gathering spot to relax and chat fireside. The open arrangement of the great room and dining room creates an easy flow between areas, and adds a sense of spaciousness. Faux treated, tray ceilings in both spaces feature reflective lighting with stencil cut designs for additional detail.
A transitional dark wood dining table with dark wood and neutral fabric chairs seats six to eight people. The contemporary light fixture with soft alabaster glass shades complements the décor. Retract sliding glass doors for screened terrace access, water views and gentle breezes; light-colored draperies can be closed for a more intimate setting.
Hues of celery and moss green combine with dark woods in the armoire and stone-topped hand carved bedside chests to create an elegantly serene master suite. The suite looks out to extensive views of Estero Bay and opens onto the screened terrace.
A natural hub of a home, the kitchen neighbors the family room, which has sliding glass doors accessing an open terrace and views to the east over Bonita Bay. A large sectional sofa in a cool green defines the space and a textural sea grass carpet brings in the feel of the outdoors. The kitchen is open to water views to the west, and is accessible to the dining room and great room.
On the other side of the family room, the study is finished with neutral tone textured coverings on wall and ceiling beams. A rich wood built-in bookcase provides storage and work space, and a leather sofa bed serves as a third sleeping area with adjacent full bath off the hallway. A private guest suite with full bath and private terrace is positioned on the opposite side of the residence.
All Tavira residences enjoy a screened terrace with built-in electric grill and sink. The design of the building and floorplans maximize multidirectional views from multiple vantage points from inside and outside of the residences.
Tavira homeowners enjoy the luxuries of a lushly landscaped deck area with heated pool, individual poolside cabanas, covered screened cabana with fireplace, grills, and rooftop terrace. Indoors is a furnished health club with fully equipped fitness center, men’s and women’s steam and massage room, a card room, theatre, game room and expansive clubroom with bar and catering kitchen overlooking estuary.
Premier Properties of Southwest Florida Inc., the real estate division of The Lutgert Companies, is the exclusive representative for the High-Rises at Bonita Bay. The sales center for the High-Rises at Bonita Bay is located at the entrance to the community. Models are open daily. Call 239-495-1105 or visit www.Bonitabayhighrises.com for more information.
Bonita Bay has five championship golf courses, tennis and swim center, walking and cycling paths, three waterfront parks within the community and a private beach park on the Gulf of Mexico. The Marina Club has a full service marina with storage, dining facilities and egress to the Gulf of Mexico via Imperial River and Estero Bay.
Premier has offices strategically located in The Village on Venetian Bay and the Northern Trust Building in Park Shore; in Old Naples on Broad Avenue and 5th Avenue South; in North Naples in Mercato and on Vanderbilt Beach Road across from the Ritz-Carlton; on Marco Island at The Esplanade Shoppes and in The Promenade at Bonita Bay. Premier’s Rental Division and Commercial Division are located in the Quarles & Brady Building on Panther Lane.
The Lutgert portfolio of residential developments includes 17 luxury high-rise condominiums on Park Shore Beach in Naples; a total of eight luxury high-rise condominiums at completion in Bonita Bay; Linville Ridge, an exclusive mountaintop golf course community in North Carolina; The Strada at Mercato, a 92 unit residential project located within Mercato; and The Estuary at Grey Oaks.
